(Riverton, WY) – The annual Wyoming Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service was held Saturday afternoon at the Wyoming Fire Academy. 57 Wyoming firefighters who died in the line of duty dating back to 1920 were honored today.
Surviving family members, state officials, community members, firefighters as well as members of law enforcement attended the memorial.
The Lander Volunteer Firefighters Pipes & Drums, Casper Firefighters Pipes & Drums and the Combined State of Wyoming F.D. Honor Guards opened today’s ceremony by escorting the surviving family members to their seats.
Wyoming State Fire Marshal J. Michael Reed was this year’s guest speaker.
Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meier also shared a few words during today’s memorial.
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County 10 Photo – Nick Hudson sings the National Anthem 
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County 10 Photo – Val Reed leads the Bell Ceremony as Gene Diedtrich read the names of the fallen firefighters 
County 10 Photo – “The Bells of Dunblane” 
County 10 Photo – “The Bells of Dunblane” 
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County 10 Photo – LVFD Chief Bobby Johnston plays “Amazing Grace” 
County 10 Photo – Surviving family members place roses at the memorial 
County 10 Photo – Chaplain Ben Nardi 
County 10 Photo – Wyoming State Assistant Fire Marshal Mark Young 
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